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1 Week Until the Highly Anticipated ATCx Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Event!
We are just 1 week away from our first global ATCx AEC, a one-day virtual event dedicated to transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. After the main session, don’t miss the Facades track—an opportunity to dive deeper into the latest digital innovations transforming facade design. Explore…
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Nut Mixing and Packaging System Simulation in EDEM - Material Dosing
A significant proportion of food produced globally is never consumed, with around 14% lost between production and retail [1]. While food loss can occur at various stages of the supply chain, improving bulk material handling in food processing—through virtual testing and system optimization—can help reduce losses and…
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Addressing Flow Simulator Solver Convergence Issues
Flow Simulator (FS), like many iterative solvers, can have convergence issues. This discussion provides some information on the FS solver and provides some suggestions to address convergence issues. Introduction The FS solver uses an iterative procedure to solve for the element flow rates and nonboundary chamber pressures.…
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Embed - How to Add a C function to an Embed Model for Simulation or HIL
Adding C functions to your Altair Embed model is simple using the "Extern Definition" block and "Extern Function" block. The Extern Definition block lets you supply any legal file scope C syntax, such as structures with initializers, #includes, #pragmas, typedefs, arrays, and function definitions. The Extern Function block…
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Domain Connectivity for Unconnected Meshes in Altair Feko
Classical MoM-based Methods in Computational Electromagnetics Simulation use a mesh discretization with triangle elements on surface structures. Each triangle represents basis functions to describe the current distribution on the surface. The Rao–Wilton–Glisson (RWG) basis functions (named after their inventors) are…
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From Steel to Timber - Discover What's Next for AEC
Altair will host our first global ATCx AEC, a one-day virtual event dedicated to transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Following the main session, engage with industry leaders in the Structural Timber Design Track to explore the progressive role of timber in…
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Understanding Part Lift in the Sintering Process
In Additive Manufacturing (via Binder Jetting, Metal Injection Molding, Metal FDM, Ceramic FFF, and many more similar processes), sintering is a critical step where parts are heated to near-melting temperatures to bond particles together. But during this process, a common challenge arises—part lift. Part lift refers to the…
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DSim 2025.0.1 Now Available
DSim 2025.0.1 is now available in the Altair Marketplace: https://altairone.com/Marketplace?queryText=dsim&tab=Info&app=DSim This version fixes several issues with the initial release of DSim: https://help.metrics.ca/support/solutions/articles/154000221818-release-2025-0-1 If you have already installed a previous version…
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Simulation of Plastic Bottle Compression with Radioss
Overview Figure 1: Model Overview This project explains how Radioss can be used to simulate compression test of plastic bottles. In the plastic bottle industry, the design of the bottle should be such that it not only looks good, but also has the structural integrity to ensure that the bottles can be handled and stacked…
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Why Should You Attend ATCx AEC on Wednesday, April 30, 2025?
This dynamic event will bring together world-renowned thought leaders and industry experts to explore the trends, technologies, and opportunities shaping the future of AEC. Whether you are an architect, engineer, designer, contractor, fabricator, or industry leader, ATCx AEC provides an unparalleled platform to learn,…